Leonardo Gugliotti, following in his father’s steps, earns his Hairdresser/Barber license in 1990 and starts competing. Through hairdressing, Leonardo was able to travel the world as a platform artist representing several industry brands.

Martin Gugliotti, following in his father’s and oldest brother’s footsteps. Earns his Hairdresser/Barber licenses and starts competing. Winning a number of competitions and representing the USA in the Hair Olympics.

Carmelo, Leonardo, and Martin open the International Institute of Cosmetology (IIC) in Wethersfield on the Silas Deane Highway. It becomes CT’s exclusive Pivot Point cosmetology school. The first class had 4 students!

Damian Gugliotti, youngest son of Carmelo and Cristina Gugliotti, joined the growing IIC schools to become CFO of the International Institute of Cosmetology. Later in 2017 he proceeds to earn the coveted CFO of the Year Award recognized by the Hartford Business Journal.

IIC-Wethersfield will launch a revised 600-hour Esthetics program leading to licensure in the State of CT in its revamped Esthetics salon.

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Since starting on my journey to becoming a hair stylist at International Institute of Cosmetology, I have been inspired in ways I never could have imagined. When you walk into the school, you immediately feel a part of a family.